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Carragher slams worst United performance

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Carragher slams worst United performance

Carragher slams worst United performance

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 10:30 PM PDT

United were beaten 2-0 by high-flying Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday, marking a nightmare return for manager David Moyes, who departed Merseyside at the end of last season. The fallen Premier League champions are now officially out of contention to qualify for next seasons UEFA Champions League, with the team languishing in seventh spot, 13 points adrift of fourth-placed Arsenal. Former Liverpool defender Carragher blasted United following their 11th league defeat. Thats the worst Ive seen from them over 90 minutes, Carragher told Sky Sports post-game. When I played it was total dominance from Manchester United. Im looking at this team and wondering why they didnt play like that when I was playing. Shinji Kagawa on the left wing must wonder what this English football is all about. Nobody seems to know whats going on on the pitch or in the dug-out. You cant see what the plan is, what theyre trying to do. The Premier League giants can qualify for the Europa League, though they must overhaul Tottenham, who occupy sixth spot. United, with one game in hand, have remaining fixtures against Norwich City, Sunderland, Hull City and Southampton.

Time running out for Moyes and other things we learned in Everton 2-0 Man United

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 02:55 PM PDT

Moyes out-thought tactically The first thing to note from a raucously loud, brilliantly atmospheric game at Goodison Park was that Roberto Martinez came up trumps in the managerial tactical battle. Everton's 2-0 triumph against Manchester United came as a direct result of the Spaniard tactically outmanoeuvring David Moyes, as the United manager returned to his former stomping ground after 11 years spent establishing Everton as an upper mid-table Premier League side. The post-match press conferences revealed everything. Moyes felt United were in control of the game and pointed to his team's 60% possession - despite the visitors managing three times fewer shots than Everton in the opening hour of the game. "We played very well in the first half, to go in 2-0 down wasn't what I expected," grumbled Moyes. "It was two counter-attack goals, we had good control of the game, passed the ball very well, kept the ball but didn't have the final pass or killer through ball that was needed. So it was disappointing, but I didn't think we deserved to go in 2-0 down at half time that's for sure." What Moyes had singularly failed to understand, however, was that ceding United possession was part of Martinez's gameplan. "I thought it was a very interesting game," said a beaming Martinez post-match. "We needed to be adaptable and I thought we were devastating on the counter attack and should have scored more. It was that sort of game where we were quite happy for them to have the ball and make sure that we knew how to use that to our advantage." Martinez's gameplan hinged on the art of simplicity: sit back and wait for United to make mistakes. If there is one thing Manchester United have done this season, it is make mistakes. Adhering to the philosophy worked. Everton sat tight, with James McCarthy - restored to the team after being rested in the midweek defeat to Crystal Palace - and Gareth Barry forming a solid defensive midfield block. Everton wilfully ceded possession. As soon as United's desperately laboured play broke down, Everton pounced like lions, flying fiercely into 50/50 challenges, pouring forward in numbers and forging more shooting opportunities than their opponents. Moyes made no changes at half time to rectify this, and had no answers to Martinez's Venus flytrap gameplan. Tactically, it was Old Everton Boss 0-1 New Everton Boss. The future is bright for Everton under Martinez Much has been made about the differences between Martinez and Moyes this season. The former Wigan boss has already topped Moyes' best points total at Everton in 11 years, and a glimpse into the difference in aura about these two men was once again revealed in the post-match press conference. As has been the case for most of this season, the United boss was brief with the press, offering four minutes of his time. Perhaps understandably given a bad day at the office, he looked edgy, irritable and was curt with his responses. Martinez by contrast spoke positively, with enthusiasm and a clear purpose. "We knew that since 1969 we had never done the double over United and I think that's when we won the league," said Martinez, showing an impressive grasp of Everton's history. "I think that tells you that this group of players are ready to develop something special. I think there is a mental side - if you can do the double over the current champions, [then] there is something special in the group. I always felt that we were developing into a very strong side and today we showed proof of that." 69 points after 35 games keeps Everton's Champions League dream alive. The Toffees are just one point behind Arsenal and six behind second-placed Chelsea. Regardless of whether or not Everton secure elite-level European football next season, however, this is clearly a team on the up. "When I arrived at Everton I said straight away I was a very fortunate man to walk into a football club where everything is in place, where all the work that David did over 11 years is there," said Martinez, paying deserved deference to his predecessor's fine work. "Previously I've been into football clubs that looked like a bomb exploded. I wanted to change many things but I didn't want to lose anything. At the same time we brought 10 players in, which is a big amount. The senior players were very open to trying to play in a different manner. And then we gave a massive role to the younger players," said Martinez, explaining how he took the club up a level. "That's probably the big difference of this squad, that the younger players have got a big role in this team. If they make mistakes I'll take responsibility, it's not a problem. But I think we needed that unknown quantity from the young players, to see how far we could push the group." His choice of footwear may raise eyebrows here and there, but Martinez is most certainly a manager on the up - and Everton are enjoying the ride. Rooney struggled, Coleman thrived Wayne Rooney put in a disappointing performance in Munich against European champions Bayern 11 days ago, in circumstances mitigated by a foot injury that required a pre-match injection. Rooney missed golden chances in that 3-1 European defeat, but in better shape today he failed to impress, again missing United's best chance late on as Tim Howard saved impressively. Statistically Rooney has enjoyed a positive season, with 15 goals and 10 assists from 28 league appearances. However, the England star has failed to deliver repeatedly in big games for United this season, managing just one goal in games against the league's top five. In attacking-third play Rooney was wasteful here, completing just 14 of 24 passes, and while he has been touted as Manchester United's next captain (he was handed the armband at Goodison) Rooney did little to gee up or inspire a team seemingly wallowing in self-pity and low morale. For Everton meanwhile, Seamus Coleman was once again a major player. Chris Smalling, who remains as suited to right back as Lionel Messi is to playing in goal, and Alex Buttner, who is yet to prove he meets the standard required in a top four Premier League side, struggled to cope with Coleman and Leighton Baines' terrifying speed and aggression in wide areas as they charged forward from deep to create danger. Coleman bagged an assist and created more chances than any other player on the day in yet another fine performance. "Seamus Coleman is developing a real understanding of how to use his penetration," Martinez raved post-match, as Coleman's development into the Premier League's best right back continued. United are going nowhere, fast Defeat was Manchester United's 10th in 22 games in 2014. It was also the first time Everton have done a league double over United since 1969/70 - the year Everton won the league, as Martinez gleefully pointed out. Everton, Manchester City and Liverpool have all now done the double over the Red Devils this season. Moyes has repeatedly called for time, but now the moment has surely arrived for the Manchester United hierarchy to question whether time is running out for the Scot. This was a familiar script - some early possession, some inoffensive passing, little penetration, a goal conceded and then a towel all too readily thrown in from a United team that were previously famous for their formidable resilience and never-say-die spirit. Moyes' Everton team was known for its hard work and organisation, character and willingness to fight. Yet his United team have very little of any of these qualities. Watching Wayne Rooney and others shirk 50/50 challenges at Goodison Park was remarkable for its sheer frequency and Everton looked far hungrier throughout. The travelling fans were muted and despondent, with some cries of defiance but not many (and notably no chants in support of Moyes, which have dried up since the early part of the season when his name was sung proudly). The team are a mess. The players look lost. Martinez stood on the touchline in brown brogues, cajoling and geeing up his players. Moyes sat down with an uncomfortable frown like a man awkwardly trying his best not to be noticed, while next to him Steve Round sat with a disgruntled stare, arms folded. It is not unfair to say United are a team in total disarray at present and going nowhere fast. Moyes offered little explanation post-match, besides repeating that his team had played well. After reports broke on Sunday morning that even die-hard United fan Danny Welbeck may also now be considering his future, you wonder at what point it becomes less a case of Moyes needing time and more a case of time for a change.

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Martinez delighted with squad effort

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 11:58 AM PDT

Martinez watched on as his charges brushed aside Manchester United 2-0 at Goodison Park on Sunday to leave themselves a point behind Arsenal in the race for a spot in next seasons UEFA Champions League. The clash with the defending champions was Evertons third game in nine days, whereas United had enjoyed an extended break since their Champions League exit to Bayern Munich. We had to be very clever in using our energy right, said Martinez. They had 11 days since their last game but weve been able to use the squad and I think thats been very important. The whole squad has been involved and that has been a difference probably. Its an important balance between having players who are fresh and players who have been contributing. I think we have the right balance with the squad now going into the final games of the season. Everton are now relying on Arsenal to drop points between now and the end of the season, but the Spaniard says attempting to predict other teams results is a futile exercise. When youre trying to guess, youre wasting your time, he said. The only thing you can focus on is the points tally you can achieve. Whatever happens elsewhere is just part of being involved in the best league in world football. If youre trying to guess scorelines youre going to get 99 per cent wrong.

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Moyes rubbishes Welbeck exit talk

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 11:46 AM PDT

Media reports surfaced on Sunday concerning the future of the England international, who came off the bench in Uniteds 2-0 loss at Everton. However, in his post-match press conference at Goodison Park, Moyes ruled out talk of a possible close-season exit for Welbeck. Danny Welbeck is really important to me and I really value him, the Scot said. Hes really important to Manchester United. Sundays defeat means United are certain to miss out on UEFA Champions League football next season, and Moyes paid tribute to the fans who have stuck with the team throughout a difficult campaign. The supporters have been incredibly behind the team and supported the team throughout, he added. Theyve realised its been a difficult season and I think theyve supported the team, but they understand its not been good. Ive recognised its not been good and it needs to be better.

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Moyes bemoans terrible goals

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 10:56 AM PDT

The Scot suffered a miserable first return to Goodison Park, as a Leighton Baines penalty and Kevin Mirallas narrow strike handed Everton a comfortable victory. Baines tucked away the 28th-minute spot-kick after Phil Jones had inexplicably handled Romelu Lukakus shot, and Moyes was left distinctly unimpressed by his sides defensive showing. We gave away two terrible goals, he toldSky Sports. We get done by two stupid decisions - well, a stupid decision to dive in front of the ball in one of them. Prior to that we had passed the ball well, kept it well, and were in control of the game. We played well in the first half, but didnt have a final through-pass or a final finish, that was the disappointing part. The defeat means it is now mathematically impossible for United to reach the top four and a spot in next seasons UEFA Champions League. Moyes confirmed the blow would be painful to take, but insisted work is going on behind the scenes to improve his squad ahead of next season. It does (hurt), because its part of this club and we want to be in it, he said. We want to get back in it as quickly as we can. Were going to try to get a team that can win better than this team can.

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Martinez hails adaptable Everton

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 10:46 AM PDT

The Spaniard watched on as his charges sealed a comfortable victory over United and former Everton boss David Moyes at Goodison Park. A Leighton Baines penalty and a clinical Kevin Mirallas finish in the first half secured victory, which keeps Everton a point behind Arsenal in the race for fourth spot with three matches remaining. Though Martinezs men often dominate the ball, they had just 39 per cent of possession against last seasons champions. However, Everton were far more dangerous than their opponents, opting to utilise the pace of Romelu Lukaku and Mirallas to hit United on the counter-attack. You work on being adaptable, with where you are in the game and what the situation is, Martinez toldSky Sports. Its very pleasing when youve got young players in their early 20s who can cope with those aspects of the game so well. We had to be solid, very well organised and the use the dynamic football that we have. The way we got into the final third was very enjoyable and then we worked very hard to keep a clean sheet. The manner in which we did that was very pleasing.

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Premier League: Everton 2 Manchester United 0

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 10:02 AM PDT

The Scot spent 11 years at the Merseyside club before joining United at the start of the season and was jeered as he emerged from the tunnel at the start of the game. Moyes mood will not have been improved by Uniteds disjointed display, as first-half goals from Leighton Baines and Kevin Mirallas kept Evertons UEFA Champions League hopes alive. The pressure was on Roberto Martinezs men to respond after Arsenals 3-0 win at Hull City earlier in the day and Everton did just that with a dominant performance. Baines - often linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent times - put Everton in front with a penalty after Phil Jones had handled Romelu Lukakus shot midway through the first half. Shortly before the break, Mirallas gave the hosts some breathing space with a fine low finish across David de Gea after getting on the end of Seamus Colemans pass. The result keeps Everton a point behind Arsenal in the race for fourth, while United remain seventh, six points adrift of Tottenham in sixth. Steven Naismith, recalled to the side along with James McCarthy, ought to have given Everton the lead in the 22nd minute. Lukakus knockdown found Naismith all alone inside the area, but the Scotland international blazed wildly over the crossbar from just inside the area. That miss was rendered irrelevant six minutes later, though, as Baines put the hosts in front from the penalty spot. Jones, having lost his footing, stuck out an arm to block Lukakus shot and, after referee Mark Clattenburg awarded the spot-kick, Baines sent his effort straight down the middle. Everton doubled their lead two minutes before the break, Mirallas finishing from a tight angle after being slipped in by Coleman. Lukaku had the chance to make the game safe in the 62nd minute, but the Belgian fired straight at De Gea after being picked out by a sensational pass from Mirallas on the halfway line. Naismith spurned another opportunity before being denied by De Gea at full stretch 10 minutes from time. Former United goalkeeper Tim Howard, who this week signed a contract extension, was not seriously called into action until three minutes from the end, when he made a superb save from ex-Everton man Wayne Rooney to preserve his clean sheet. The win, which secured Evertons first league double over United for 44 years, provided a welcome tonic for Martinez and his side after the disappointment of Wednesdays surprise 3-2 defeat to Crystal Palace, while the result leaves Moyes with plenty to ponder.

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